| Short Title: | Instrumentation & Control Syst |
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| Full Title: | Instrumentation & Control Syst |
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| Field of Study: | Mechanics and metal work |
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| Reviewed By: | FIONA CRANLEY |
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| Module Author: | PAUL DILLON |
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| Module Description: | The aim of this subject is to enable the student to apply mathematical formulae and techniques to the solution of engineering control problems. In a workplace context the student should be able to analyse and model an engineering problem and apply an appropriate control strategy |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
State the elements of a basic control system incorporating feedback. |
| LO2 |
Describe and specify static and dynamic performance of measurement transducers and control systems. |
| LO3 |
Analyse the steady state and transient response of control systems. |
| LO4 |
Reduce complex control systems to a single transfer function. |
| LO5 |
Evaluate performance of alternative control strategies. |
| LO6 |
Model systems which integrate mechanical mechanisms with electronic controls. |
| LO7 |
Set up and use test and measurement equipment including signal generator, digital multimeter, control system circuits and oscilloscope. |
| LO8 |
Describe and analyze analogue and digital signal processing systems used in control systems. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
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Co-requisite Modules
| | No Co-requisite modules listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Content (The percentage workload breakdown is inidcative and subject to change) |
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Static & Dynamic characteristics Static & Dynamic characteristics of measurement and control systems. Error analysis in measurement systems. Measurement of electrical signals.
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2.00% |
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Signal Processing Amplification, attenuation, filters. Digital Components: Op-Amp circuits, A/D conversion, Sample and Hold, Sampling and use of z Transforms
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2.00% |
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Introduction to control systems Components of a control system, open loop and closed loop, system behaviour, standard inputs.
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6.00% |
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Modelling Equations First order systems, theory & examples, system response, solution by differential equations
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10.00% |
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Second order systems 2nd order transfer functions, step ramp and frequency response, 2nd order examples
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20.00% |
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Solving for System behavior Transfer functions, first order system response using Laplace transforms.
Closed loop transfer functions, effect of feedback on system behavior. Type Number and Steady State Error
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20.00% |
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Block Diagram Reduction Reduction of complex systems, block diagram reduction rules, systems with multiple inputs
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18.00% |
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Control strategies On/off, proportional, PI, PID. Ziegler Nichols tuning of three term controllers.
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20.00% |
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Mechatronics Mechatronics; modeling of systems which include electrical, electronic and mechanical elements.
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2.00% |
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 30.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 70.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Laboratory |
Distance measurement transducer. (Group lab, individual report completed in lab) |
2,7 |
6.00 |
Week 2 |
| Laboratory |
Instrument Static Behaviour. (Group lab, individual report completed out of class) |
1,2,7 |
6.00 |
Week 4 |
| Laboratory |
Step response & frequency response of RC circuit. (Group lab, individual report completed in lab) |
3,7,8 |
6.00 |
Week 6 |
| Laboratory |
Dynamic characteristics of DC motor and PI Control. (Group lab, individual report 80% completed in lab) |
3,7,8 |
6.00 |
Week 8 |
| Laboratory |
Effect of gain on 2nd order systems and PD Control. (Group lab, individual report 80% completed in lab) |
2,5,7,8 |
6.00 |
Week 10 |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
End-of-Semester Final Examination |
1,2,3,4,5,7,8 |
70.00 |
End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement |
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Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element. |
IT Tallaght reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Class Based Instruction |
2.00 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Practical |
Lab Based Experiment |
2.00 |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
| Tutorial |
Question and Answer Sessions |
2.00 |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
| Independent Learning Time |
Study Notes and Write up reports |
3.00 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Class Based Instruction |
2.00 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Practical |
Lab Base Experiment |
2.00 |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
| Tutorial |
Question and Answer Sessions |
2.00 |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
| Independent Learning Time |
Study Notes and Write up Reports |
3.00 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources| Recommended Book Resources |
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- David G. Alciatore, Michael B. Histand 2007, Introduction to mechatronics and measurement systems, McGraw-Hill Dubuque, IA [ISBN: 0071254072]
- Gene F. Franklin, J. David Powell, Abbas Emami-Naeini 2005, Feedback control of dynamic systems, 5th Ed., Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, N.J. [ISBN: 0131499300]
- Dan Necsulescu. Necsulescu, D. S. (Dan S.) 2003, Modern Control SYstems, 9th Ed., Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, N.J [ISBN: 0201444917]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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